I am 64. I used to use Retin-A with great success for lines on chin. In recent years, it doesn't correct deep lines in chin and now starting to get them on upper lip. Know that the lines are result of the way my muscles are attached (genetic). Botox is not recommended as it would impair talking. What can be done about this? I have had conflicting views -- a dermatologist recommended fractional laser, and a plastic surgeon recommended dermabrasion. I'm very fair and I fear scarring. I hear that upper lip is most difficult to treat? Please let me know your opinion.
Answer: Fractional laser combined with a chemical peel can be beneficial at reducing appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.
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Answer: Fractional laser combined with a chemical peel can be beneficial at reducing appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.
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August 9, 2009
Answer: Dermabrasion vs Fractional resurfacing This is a difficult question and I'm afraid no one has the definitive answer.
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August 9, 2009
Answer: Dermabrasion vs Fractional resurfacing This is a difficult question and I'm afraid no one has the definitive answer.
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August 9, 2009
Answer: Dermabrasion The perioral "wrinkles" can be difficult to treat. Depending on the depth of the wrinkles, dermabrasion works the best. One or two treatments can result in significant improvement of the lines.
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August 9, 2009
Answer: Dermabrasion The perioral "wrinkles" can be difficult to treat. Depending on the depth of the wrinkles, dermabrasion works the best. One or two treatments can result in significant improvement of the lines.
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August 9, 2009
Answer: Dermabrasion vs Fractional CO2 Laser I use both fractional CO2 and Dermabrasion to treat the veritcal lip lines. In general, Dermabasion will give you a better result for the lines around the mouth, depending on if it is done correctly. Dermabrasion resurfaces the entire area around the lips and goes deep into the skin. Fractional CO2 lasers can go as deep (depending on the laser and laser settings), however they resurface only a small percentage of the skin. This is one of the reasons that a true Dermabrasion is better in treating the lip lines.
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August 9, 2009
Answer: Dermabrasion vs Fractional CO2 Laser I use both fractional CO2 and Dermabrasion to treat the veritcal lip lines. In general, Dermabasion will give you a better result for the lines around the mouth, depending on if it is done correctly. Dermabrasion resurfaces the entire area around the lips and goes deep into the skin. Fractional CO2 lasers can go as deep (depending on the laser and laser settings), however they resurface only a small percentage of the skin. This is one of the reasons that a true Dermabrasion is better in treating the lip lines.
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